36 h. ago Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

NGO says Afghan capital’s 7 million people face existential crisis that world needs urgently to addressKabul could become the first modern city to completely run out of water, experts have warned.Water levels within Kabul’s aquifers have dropped by up to 30 metres over the past decade owing to rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown, according to a report by the NGO Mercy Corps. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Revealed: 'Love cheat' Navy chief Sir Ben Key's affair with junior female officer was 'exposed after her husband reported them to the MoD'

An affair involving Sir Ben Kay, 59, the suspended head of the Royal Navy, and a junior female officer was exposed by her husband, sources have revealed.

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62 h. ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekGet Guardian Australia’s breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 d. ago British tourists 'scramble' to protect children as 5.8mag earthquake hits Turkey

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Marmaris, Turkey, during the early hours of this morning - killing one 14-year-old girl and leaving many injured

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5 d. ago Defence Secretary announces £5 billion investment for military drones and lasers

The funding, announced by Defence Secretary John Healey, includes £4 billion for drones and autonomous systems, and an extra £1 billion for lasers to protect British ships and soldiers

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5 d. ago UK to become 'battle ready' with £5 billion investment for military drones and lasers

The funding, announced by Defence Secretary John Healey, includes £4 billion for drones and autonomous systems, and an extra £1 billion for lasers to protect British ships and soldiers

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6 d. ago Defending Britain with the magic money tree? Starmer warned he faces hiking taxes to get the country 'war

Keir Starmer has heralded a strategic review of the UK's military, promising investment in new submarines, munitions and personnel.

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6 d. ago US drones earmarked for Royal Navy aircraft carriers in UK military first

MQ-9 unmanned aerial system found to have the capability to be modified for operations from the Queen-Elizabeth-class fleet following a formal inquiry

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6 d. ago Starmer claims he's making Britain ready for WAR as UK faces 'new nuclear risks' and 'Russian aggression'... but he won't say how he will pay for it

Keir Starmer is heralding a strategic review of the UK's military, promising investment in new submarines, munitions and personnel.

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7 d. ago Man Utd tipped to beat Arsenal to Benjamin Sesko transfer due to 'secret weapon'

RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko could be on the move this summer with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan all linked with a move for the 21-year-old

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8 d. ago Manchester United might have secret weapon to sign Arsenal's top £75m transfer target

Man Utd are in the market for a new striker this summer after being side-stepped by Liam Delap.

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9 d. ago Police hope bloodhounds will be secret weapon in manhunt for ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ fugitive

Grant Hardin became known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks' in the focus of this crime doc

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9 d. ago School kids to be taught about army and wars in class to boost forces recruitment

In a new plan lessons will share career opportunities within the likes of the British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines

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9 d. ago Royal Marines seize £30 million of drugs in raid on dhow in Arabian Sea after secret drones tracking mission

A sniper oversaw the swoop on the vessel as two boarding parties stormed towards it

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9 d. ago Prime Minister Farage? He’s serious about that – it’s time the country was too | Gaby Hinsliff

His tax-and-spending maths may be bonkers, but while Labour dithers, the Reform leader knows just what his voters wantIf Nigel Farage has a secret weapon, it is his seeming refusal to take things seriously.His habit of repairing to the pub at any opportunity – though in private, he’s said to barely drink now – and the cheerfully unabashed amateurishness of his operation have long made other politicians look stuffy by comparison. But the chaos is also, as it was for Boris Johnson, a means of defence.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wave pool shuts down after kids report electric shocks in the water over Memorial Day weekend: ‘Extremely painful’

Several people, including children, reported feeling what they described as “electric shock” in the wave pool at a Georgia water park on Memorial Day.

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1 week ago Government urged to upgrade travel warning for ‘police state’ Egypt following ongoing detention of Alaa Abd el

Former ambassador to Egypt John Casson is among figures calling on the government to ‘deploy the full range of tools it has to protect British citizens’

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1 week ago Royal Navy tracks Russian vessels in UK waters 'to ensure security of critical sea

Warships and helicopters activated in five-day operation to escort Russian vessels through UK waters

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1 week ago Russian spy ship monitored by Royal Navy warships off Outer Hebrides

HMS Dragon was tasked with monitoring Russian intelligence gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov as it "loitered" in waters off the Outer Hebrides.

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